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"Super Dee Rific!" Is that how you spell the boundless energy of the big purple dinosaur? A NEW 3 disc Barney Play Date Pack was being released by Lionsgate and HiT Entertainment on April 5th, 2011!

Come along with Barney & his friends on a journey of learning and imagination for a wonderfully "Tee-rific" fun time with music & laughter! So come join Barney on an ultimate play date!

My kids love love love Barney! And I always sing the songs in my head for dayssss afterwards! (I don't know if I love THAT part!) I do love that the kids are quiet, and learning music and life lessons for a nice chunk of time - that, my friends - is priceless!

The Barney Play Date Pack include 3 DVDs, here is the synopsis for the back of the case:

Let's Pretend With Barney: Imagine the fun you'll experience with Barney and his friends as they build their own airplane and go on a tropical island adventure. Barney's friends discover that creativity lets them soar on the wings of imagination.

Can You Sing That Song?: Live from your imagination, it's time to sing lots of your favorite songs with Barney's Musical Game Show! Barney, Baby Bop and BJ can't wait to play in the day of interactive musical challenges. Contains a bonus Bob the Builder Episode

Come On Over To Barney's House: At Barney's house, imagination can make anything happen at any time. But the most important and surprising visitor to Barney's home is..... You! Welcome to Barney's house!

Barney Play Date Pack would make a Tee-Rific sugar-free addition an Easter Basket or just added to you little one's collection of favorite dvds! Barney is now on Facebook! What a nice addition to any Easter Basket!

One MyCNYMommy Reader will win this Barney 3 DVD Set Play Date Pack!

Giveaway Details:

*Giveaway will end Friday, April 22nd 2011 11:59PM

* Giveaway is open to U.S. Residents ages 18+

*To enter, comment below telling me which Barney Character you love most AND Enter on THIS FORM!

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I know that people think I'm crazy to buy coupons - but I feel that coupons that can double here are worth the time and extra pennies when I score a better deal with them! Here are the coupons that I am ordering this week:

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WOW! This is a GREAT coupon! Hurry over to the Heinz Ketchup page on Facebook - there is a HOT $2.00/1 Coupon! If it is gone when you get there - LIKE the page anyways - there next goal is 1 million fans and I am sure they will get there today!

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This week, I will be featuring some other fantastic bloggers from the CNY area! I've asked each of them to send me a post that had to do with "saving" of some sort - up first is Frugal-Mama's "Design for the Rest of Us". Enjoy!

Reality: A newly married couple is having trouble furnishing their first apartment with limited funds.

The solution: Normal people can still create a beautiful home, even if they don’t score a free designer or have $5,175 to update their living room. Here are some frugal tips we can learn from their experience.

First Stop: Hand-Me-Downs

The couple amassed their starter furniture by asking for castoffs from family members. One can always hope to be handed down some antiques, which will add enough depth that it won’t matter if the rest of your collection is by IKEA.
If there are no heirlooms in your future, you can still find affordable worn-in furniture at consignment shops, flea markets, or thrift shops like Goodwill.

Mix Modern and Traditional

If grandma’s castoffs don’t seem “you,” try mixing them with some contemporary pieces. The designer felt that the dark wood and clutter of the couple’s current arrangement would be helped by lighter items — a tall modern lamp with a white shade, a mirror-encrusted throw pillow, and a white lacquered desk (from West Elm). Of course, IKEA is full of modern lines, and its affordability can offset other costs.

Craigslist: Someone Else’s Trash

West Elm (Pottery Barn’s hipper brother) is relatively cheap, but Craigslist is cheaper. The couple found a desk that the designer had suggested for almost $200 less than it would have been at retail. Don’t forget to sell your stuff there too. You’ll be amazed at what people are willing to buy.

eBay: The Virtual Flea Market

The couple’s designer was psyched to find a pair of Lucite lamps for $165 — whose value she estimated in the thousands – by searching eBay for “midcentury table lamps.” (Photo: a pair of 1970s-era suede and lucite lamps found recently on eBay.)

Cover Instead of Replace

The designer figured that a custom slipcover for the TV table would cost less than buying a new one. Their made-to-order cover, which cost $275 and needed flaps for accessing the DVD player and cable box, is still more expensive than IKEA. Consider painting as another inexpensive way to update furniture.

Re-upholster chairs

Changing the fabric on chair cushions can help change the look of a room. To save on labor costs, try doing it yourself. You’ll need fabric and a staple gun (which you might be able to borrow or rent from Home Depot). I can attest to the fact that recovering a seat cushion takes about 15 minutes per chair. Here is a 5-minute video that explains how to do it.

Low-Commitment Wall Decor

To avoid the cost and the mess of wallpaper or paint, consider removable decals: the decorator used these chocolate brown stripes to set off a dining nook, for a cost of $100, from wallsneedlove.com.

Invest in One or Two High-Quality Pieces

If Mom and Dad are not forking over any fabulous furniture, sometimes it’s worth it to invest in something classy and durable. In the long run, this can be kinder to your wallet and the environment.
Even though the designer found a sofa bed at a showroom marked down from $5,800, it was still a large purchase at $1,950. She convinced the couple that — being elegant and versatile — it was a good investment that would stay with them over the years.

Designers on a Dime

It’s one thing to be able to bargain shop and paint your own walls. But how do you pull it all together into a look you’re happy with?
The decorator paid for by the New York Times would have charged $10,000 for this job. If you appreciate good design, hiring a designer can be totally worth it, but not always possible.
Perhaps you know someone — an artist, an architect, or just a friend with decor you admire — who would be willing to help you place furniture and make decorating decisions.

More low-cost alternatives to interior designers

Interior “refiners” and interior “redesigners” work with what you have to improve the look and functionality of a room in a short amount of time and for a minimal amount of money.

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Print a copy of Target's Official Coupon Policy to take with you in case you experience any trouble at your store. This doesn't happen to me often at our local stores, but others have run into problems with using coupons at Target. *Get a FREE cookie for the kids while you shop in the bakery
-You can stack a Target Coupon (must have Target Coupon written on the top) and a Manufacture coupon for big savings!

-Remember to bring your reusable tote! Target is paying $0.05 for every reusable tote bag that you use at checkout!

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Pharmacies do tend to over-price their stuff however they also have awesome sales prices on items you probably use the most, to draw you in. Every week there is at least 1 item that you can get free at each pharmacy when pairing it with the right coupon! Here is this week's freebies!Please note for printable coupons if you can't find it, that means the print limit has been reached as these coupons have been posted about before.

Scotch Magic Tape $1.99, B1G2 free (with insert coupon)-$1 printable HERE, use two
Final Price: three for FREE!
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Here are the Sunday Price Chopper Facebook Coupons. I can't wait to use the $5 off a $15 produce purchase on Strawberries that are already on sale for $1.99...thats going to be an amazing deal right there!